After participating at various film festivals, Anand Ekarshi’s debut feature film, Aattam, is now available for streaming on Prime Video. It centers on a critical moment in the lives of 12 artists who have dedicated a significant portion of their careers to performing plays for a theatre troupe purely out of passion. Their harmonious camaraderie and existential pursuits face an unprecedented challenge when the sole female member of the team becomes a victim of sexual assault. As the plot unfolds, it delicately peels away the layers of each character, unveiling complexity imbued with both self-interest and compulsion. The characters’ actions and their decisions give rise to twists and turns in the tale, erupting from their insecurities and primal quest for survival. The chamber drama is tautly constructed, delving deep into the social, moral, and personal dimensions that define contemporary Indian society. The filmmaker throws us into a labyrinth of conflicting...
- 3/16/2024
- by Dipankar Sarkar
- Talking Films
Mollywood is gearing up for one of the most awaited films of the year, Bandra, starring Dileep and Tamanna Bhatia in the lead roles. The film is directed by Arun Gopy, who made his debut with the blockbuster Ramaleela, which also featured Dileep in a political thriller. Bandra is an action-packed film that promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.
According to reports, Bandra is the story of Alen “Aala” Alexander Dominic, played by Dileep, a Mumbai-based businessman who has a mysterious past. He gets entangled in a web of crime and corruption when he crosses paths with Raghavendra Desai, played by Dino Morea, a ruthless gangster who rules the underworld of Bandra. Tamanna Bhatia plays Tara Janki, a journalist who is on a mission to expose the truth behind the crimes in Bandra. She joins hands with Aala to fight against the evil forces.
According to reports, Bandra is the story of Alen “Aala” Alexander Dominic, played by Dileep, a Mumbai-based businessman who has a mysterious past. He gets entangled in a web of crime and corruption when he crosses paths with Raghavendra Desai, played by Dino Morea, a ruthless gangster who rules the underworld of Bandra. Tamanna Bhatia plays Tara Janki, a journalist who is on a mission to expose the truth behind the crimes in Bandra. She joins hands with Aala to fight against the evil forces.
- 11/7/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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New Delhi, Nov 2 (Ians) It cannot get better for debutant filmmaker Anand Ekarshi. Even as his film ‘Aattam’ (‘The Play’) will have its Asia premiere at the Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival after receiving the top honour at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, and is all set to open the Indian Panorama segment of International Film Festival of India in Goa this month, he is glad the audiences and critics are appreciating the exploration of the human psyche.
“I just did not want the film to be preachy. It is paramount that art precipitates a dialogue and does not give ‘answers’. It was important for me to take a very subtle route, a very human approach,” he tells Ians.
‘Aattam’ revolves around a theatre group with a lone woman member who faces sexual abuse and how the group reacts and the changes in the reaction as the movie progresses.
“I just did not want the film to be preachy. It is paramount that art precipitates a dialogue and does not give ‘answers’. It was important for me to take a very subtle route, a very human approach,” he tells Ians.
‘Aattam’ revolves around a theatre group with a lone woman member who faces sexual abuse and how the group reacts and the changes in the reaction as the movie progresses.
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
New Delhi, Nov 2 (Ians) It cannot get better for debutant filmmaker Anand Ekarshi. Even as his film ‘Aattam’ (‘The Play’) will have its Asia premiere at the Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival after receiving the top honour at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, and is all set to open the Indian Panorama segment of International Film Festival of India in Goa this month, he is glad the audiences and critics are appreciating the exploration of the human psyche.
“I just did not want the film to be preachy. It is paramount that art precipitates a dialogue and does not give ‘answers’. It was important for me to take a very subtle route, a very human approach,” he tells Ians.
‘Aattam’ revolves around a theatre group with a lone woman member who faces sexual abuse and how the group reacts and the changes in the reaction as the movie progresses.
“I just did not want the film to be preachy. It is paramount that art precipitates a dialogue and does not give ‘answers’. It was important for me to take a very subtle route, a very human approach,” he tells Ians.
‘Aattam’ revolves around a theatre group with a lone woman member who faces sexual abuse and how the group reacts and the changes in the reaction as the movie progresses.
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dileep, one of the most versatile and popular actors in Malayalam cinema, is all set to entertain the audience with his upcoming action thriller, Bandra. The film, directed by Arun Gopy and written by Udaykrishna, is slated for a grand release on November 1012. The makers of the film have recently unveiled the first look poster and the teaser, which have created a lot of buzz among the fans and cinephiles.
Bandra is said to be a larger-than-life gangster drama that ventures beyond the borders of Kerala. The film features Dileep in a stylish avatar, sporting a new hairstyle and holding a shotgun. The teaser also shows glimpses of high-octane action sequences, involving cars, bikes, helicopters, and guns. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Neil Nitin Mukesh, R. Sarathkumar, Arjun Ashokan, Dino Morea, Siddique, Lena, Easwari Rao, Vtv Ganesh, Indrajith Sukumaran, Koushik Mahata, Amit Tiwari, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Aryan...
Bandra is said to be a larger-than-life gangster drama that ventures beyond the borders of Kerala. The film features Dileep in a stylish avatar, sporting a new hairstyle and holding a shotgun. The teaser also shows glimpses of high-octane action sequences, involving cars, bikes, helicopters, and guns. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Neil Nitin Mukesh, R. Sarathkumar, Arjun Ashokan, Dino Morea, Siddique, Lena, Easwari Rao, Vtv Ganesh, Indrajith Sukumaran, Koushik Mahata, Amit Tiwari, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Aryan...
- 10/11/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Kannur Squad, directed by Roby Varghese Raj, is a Malayalam film that follows a team of Kerala Police officers who travel to North India to catch a gang of robbers. The film showcases the challenges and risks faced by the cops in an unfamiliar terrain, as well as the political and social issues that complicate their mission. The film features Mammootty in the lead role of Asi George Martin, along with Kishore Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Rony David and Sunny Wayne in supporting roles. The film is based on a real-life incident that happened in 2014.
Kannur Squad Trailer
If you enjoyed watching Kannur Squad, here are five other Malayalam movies that explore the genre of cop drama with realistic and thrilling narratives and ranked based on how similar to the Kannur Squad :
5. Action Hero Biju
Directed by Abrid Shine, this film stars Nivin Pauly as Si Biju Paulose, a cool and...
Kannur Squad Trailer
If you enjoyed watching Kannur Squad, here are five other Malayalam movies that explore the genre of cop drama with realistic and thrilling narratives and ranked based on how similar to the Kannur Squad :
5. Action Hero Biju
Directed by Abrid Shine, this film stars Nivin Pauly as Si Biju Paulose, a cool and...
- 9/29/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
InterviewIn the anthology 'Freedom Fight', Kabani plays herself in 'Asanghadithar' and is cast opposite Jeo Baby in ‘Ration’, where she plays a woman in a lower-middle-class household.CrisKabani in 'Ration', 'Freedom Fight'In Asanghadithar, meaning the unorganised, a segment in the anthology Freedom Fight, actor Kabani H plays herself. She introduces herself as Kabani, an active member of Penkootu, a group that was formed in a street of Kozhikode to win toilet access for women workers there. Two short films later, in Ration, part of the same anthology, Kabani is cast as a woman in a lower-middle-class home, running hither and thither to replace a fish she accidentally cooked. In both the films, you can’t fail to notice her character, presented with a quiet perfection that neither calls attention to herself nor lets you forget her. "I don't know if you can call me an activist but I...
- 2/15/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodAfter Catherine Tresa announced her opting out of the project, rumours suggest that Prayaga Martin may have bagged the lead female role.Digital NativeFile PhotoSouth Indian actor Catherine Tresa was reportedly all set to play the female lead in the upcoming Balakrishna starrer, tentatively titled as Nbk 106. However, she later opted out of the project. After she left, filmmakers were on the lookout for a suitable heroine. Since the project was announced a few months ago, the question of who would play the female lead was widely speculated. Now, reports have emerged that Prayaga Martin might have bagged the role. It is rumoured that she may be seen as an Ias officer in the film, but this is not yet confirmed. Nbk 106 is directed by Boyapati Srinivas. This will be the third time that the director and the Telugu star N Balakrishna will be working together, after the hit movies Simha and Legend.
- 10/28/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
MollywoodThis is that kind of a movie - it is forgettable, it is done to death… it is running out of boring descriptions for itself. CrisTatatarata, tatatarata – Gopi Sundar’s original music fills Mammootty’s new movie Shylock, from frame to frame, sentence to sentence. So much so that minutes after the film, you might still hear it in your head, even if there’s a very good chance that you are already forgetting the movie’s thread. Because it is that kind of a movie - it is forgettable, it is done to death… it is running out of boring descriptions for itself. Before the customary short description of the movie, let’s make sure we don’t confuse it with the scores of superstar movies that come and go every few weeks. A slow-moving, fabulous car out of which two sidekicks first emerge (Baiju and Hareesh Kanaran about...
- 1/23/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film is directed by Ajai Vasudev, who is associating with Mammootty for the third time.Tnm Staff'Thamaradikana kaalamayedi Theeyame', Mammootty sings as a bunch of policemen dance around him. The song, popular in Angamaly and made famous through its rendition in the film Angamaly Diaries, is what the second teaser of Mammootty's film Shylock begins with. The teaser was released shortly after the clock struck 12 on New Year's day. It ends with a menacing laugh from the superstar. Mammootty plays a ruthless moneylender and gangster in this film, directed by Ajai Vasudev. He is teaming up with Mammootty for the third time. The first teaser was released last week and showed Mammootty in another stylish getup. It showed him wearing his trademark sunglasses, laughing his laugh and cracking mass dialogues to Gopi Sundar's 'dappankuthu' music. It also showed a fleeting glance of Tamil actor Raj Kiran who...
- 1/1/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodMammootty plays a ruthless moneylender and gangster in this film, directed by Ajai Vasudev.Digital NativeMammootty is again all stylish, making a grand entrance and everything, in the teaser of his upcoming film Shylock. The teaser was released Thursday and Mammootty wearing his trademark sun glasses, cracks ‘mass’ dialogues, laughs his laugh, all to Gopi Sundar’s dappankuthu music. The teaser says ‘Mass has a new face’. Mammootty plays a ruthless moneylender and gangster in this film. The teaser also gives a fleeting glance of the Tamil actor Raj Kiran who is making his debut in Mollywood. Shylock is a bilingual that will be released in Tamil and Malayalam. The film is directed by Ajai Vasudev, who is teaming up with Mammootty for the third time. Touted to be a family entertainer, the film is scripted by debutants, Bibin Mohan and Aneesh Hameed. Joby George is bankrolling the venture under his banner Goodwill Entertainment.
- 12/21/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CinemaHere's a list of films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada that you can now watch on online streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hotstar.Anjana ShekarSeptember and October have been eventful months with several highly anticipated films hitting the screens. While some of these films earned rave reviews, others ended up disappointing the audience. Some like Ee.Ma.Yau released in theatres a long time ago but have only just become available online. Here's a list of films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada that you can now watch on online streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hotstar. Malayalam Jallikattu (Amazon Prime) This Lijo Jose Pellissery masterpiece is one hell of a ride, literally. A rogue buffalo escapes from a slaughterhouse in the wee hours of the morning only to be hunted down by the villagers during the course of the day, well into nightfall. The films roves around different planes,...
- 11/4/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Kalabhavan Shajohn makes a fine debut as a director, with the occasional slips of a first timer in this action comedy thriller.CrisFrom a beautifully arranged top floor of a Kochi building, Rony, sitting alone and watching Sunny Leone dance on television – is forced to run an errand. Reluctantly, the bearded man leaves behind ‘Sunny chechi’ on the screen and goes in search of a guest to be dropped off at a homestay. When the evasive Mr Chandy is not among the last passengers, Rony hears a drunken man’s voice from the top of a bus. “Why sir, you on the manda (Malayalam for top) of the bus,” asks a surprised Rony, mixing his Malayalam and English the way Malayalis do, sometimes for fun, sometimes to communicate with guests like Chandy. Right there, in that moment, Prithviraj is a perfect Rony: a man making his means through deeds...
- 9/7/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be directed by Deepu Karunakaran, who has earlier teamed up with Prithviraj for the film ‘Teja Bhai and Family’. Digital NativePrithviraj Sukumaran’s next is titled The Railway Guard. The star will be associating with director Deepu Karunakaran for the film. They have earlier worked together for Teja Bhai and Family. On The Railway Guard, Prithviraj posted on his social media page, “The barren terrains of north and northeastern India. Thousands of kilometres of one of the world’s largest railroad network traverse through these often hostile terrains. There, at the end of a goods train that carries anything from coal to grains, he keeps watch alone. The scorching heat, the freezing cold, the darkest nights and the beat of the locomotive keep him company. This is the seldom told story of a barely known hero. This is the story of... The Railway Guard.” The film is written by Unni R.
- 9/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodNayanthara’s comeback to Malayalam ‘Love Action Drama’, Mohanlal’s ‘Ittymaani: Made in China’, Prithviraj’s ‘Brother’s Day’ and Rajisha Vijayan’s ‘Finals’ are releasing on September 5 and 6.Tnm StaffWith Thiruvonam (main Onam day) hardly a week away, big films with big stars, as is the practice every Onam, are getting ready for release. Nayanthara is the surprise visitor this time, coming to Malayalam film industry, a little more than three years after her last movie, Puthiya Niyamam, with Mammootty in 2016. Nayanthara and Nivin Pauly’s Love Action Drama will be the first major film to release ahead of Onam – on Thursday, September 5, and will be released outside Kerala on September 6. The following day, there will be two more big releases – the much talked about Mohanlal starrer Ittymaani: Made in China; and Brother’s Day with Prithviraj and four women leading the show: Aishwarya Lekshmi, Madonna Sebastian, Miya George and Prayaga Martin.
- 9/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodReports are that 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum' will be about the two heroes at loggerheads over a minor legal issue.Digital NativeDigital NativeAyyappanum Koshiyum, the upcoming Malayalam film, will have Prithviraj and Biju Menon playing the lead roles. Interestingly, both of them will be seen in the title roles. While Biju Menon will be playing the character Ayappan Nair, a police constable, Prithviraj will be seen as a retired army havildar Koshy Kurien, who had put in 16 years of service. Reports are that Ayyappanum Koshiyum will be about the two heroes at loggerheads over a minor legal issue. Wielding the megaphone for this venture would be Sachy. It may be noted that the trio – Sachy, Prithviraj and Biju Menon – had teamed up for Anarkali in 2015 and are now getting back together for Ayyappanum Koshiyum. This time around, they are collaborating for a mass action entertainer, which has upped the expectation levels. Jakes Bejoy...
- 8/29/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be a thorough commercial entertainer, 'Driving License' is about a superstar who is crazy about luxury cars.Digital NativeActor Deepti Sati, who shot to fame for her role in Neena, will play the female lead in Driving License. Prithviraj is playing the male lead in the film and Deepti will be seen as his wife. Driving License will be helmed by Jean Paul Lal alias Lal Jr. Prithviraj is bankrolling the project under his home banner Prithviraj Productions in association with Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames. The script for Driving License has been penned by Sachy. Touted to be a thorough commercial entertainer, Driving License is about a superstar who is crazy about luxury cars. It goes without saying that Prithviraj will be playing the role of the superstar in this flick. The film also stars Suraj Venjaramoodu in a prominent role and he will be seen as a vehicle inspector.
- 8/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor is now making debut with ‘Brother’s Day’, in which Prithviraj plays the male lead. Digital NativeTamil actor Prasanna is all set to make his debut in the Malayalam film industry with Prithviraj’s Brother’s Day. Recently, Prasanna’s look in the film was revealed and he looks stylish. Apparently, he plays the villain in this film. However, in an interview to the Times of India, Prasanna recalled that an offer to make his debut in Mollywood came to him several years ago but he could not take it up due to date clashes. He said in the interview, “I was approached for Pramani, but I had to shoot abroad for a Tamil movie for two months and couldn’t do that. Lal Jose sir also called me for Neelathamara, but again there was a date clash.” And now Prasanna has bagged a performance-oriented role in Brother’s Day.
- 8/24/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodPrasanna is all set to make his acting debut in the Malayalam film industry with 'Brother’s Day'. Digital NativeDigital NativePrasanna is all set to make his acting debut in the Malayalam film industry with Brother’s Day. Recently, the star’s look in the film was revealed and went on to fetch positive reviews. He looks stylish and has a meaty role to play in the film, we hear. Apparently, he plays the villain in this film. However, in an interview to the Times of India, Prasanna recalled that an offer to make his debut in Mollywood came to him several years ago but he could not take it up due to date clashes. He had told in the interview, “I was approached for Pramani, but I had to shoot abroad for a Tamil movie for two months and couldn’t do that. Lal Jose sir also called me for Neelathamara,...
- 8/22/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodPrithviraj plays the lead role in the film that will make the directorial debut of actor Kalabhavan Shajohn.Digital NativePrasanna, who has been seen predominantly in Tamil and Telugu movies till date, is making his debut in the Malayalam film industry with Brother’s Day. The first look of the actor in Brother’s Day was released recently. He looks stylish and has an important role to play in the film, we hear. Apparently he plays the villain in this film. The actor also has one Kannada movie called Vismaya to his credit, till date. With his Malayalam debut in Brother’s Day, he would’ve acted in all the four south Indian languages. Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the lead role in Brother’s Day and his look in the film was revealed a couple of months ago which went viral among the netizens. In the poster, the star is seen...
- 8/19/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be scripted and directed by debutant Irshad Parari, who assisted Prithviraj in his directorial debut ‘Lucifer’.Digital NativeStar siblings Prithviraj and Indrajith are going to work together in a film by Irshad Parari, who will be making his directorial debut. He is also the scriptwriter of the film. Irshad’s brother and writer-filmmaker Muhsin Parari made the announcement on social media. Prithviraj and Indrajith have teamed up in a few films earlier. The last one has been Lucifer, directed by Prithviraj who also played a cameo in the film. Indrajith played an important character in his brother’s debut directorial. Interestingly, Irshad worked as an assistant director in Lucifer. The Sukumaran brothers have earlier come together in films like Police, Classmates and Double Barrel. Indrajith was last seen in an important role in the film Virus, while Prithviraj was seen in an extended cameo in the film Pathinettam Padi.
- 7/16/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will have actor-producer Maniyanpilla Raju’s son Niranj playing the male lead and Suraj Venjaramoodu as the heroine’s father.Digital NativeRajisha Vijayan will play a cyclist in the film Finals, a sports drama that has her playing the lead role. The film is directed by Arun PR and bankrolled by Maniyanpilla Raju and Prajeev. She plays a cyclist training for the 2020 Olympics. The actor has undergone rigorous training under an expert to get into the skin of the character she plays. Finals will have actor-producer Maniyanpilla Raju’s son Niranj playing the male lead and Suraj Venjaramoodu as the heroine’s father. Rajisha had put in a lot of effort for her role in June as well, cutting off her much-admired long hair to play a schoolgirl, losing weight and so on. Before that, she won the state award for best actor (female) for her debut film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam.
- 7/15/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor will play a superstar who is crazy about luxury cars in this film that will make the directorial debut of Kalabhavan Shajohn.Digital NativePrithviraj’s next film has been launched with the official pooja. Titled Driving License, the film will be helmed by Jean Paul Lal alias Lal Jr. Prithviraj is bankrolling the project under his home banner Prithviraj Productions in association with Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames. The script for Driving License has been penned by Sachy. Touted to be a thorough commercial entertainer, the film is about a superstar who is crazy about luxury cars. It goes without saying that Prithviraj will be playing the role of the superstar in this flick. Driving License also stars Suraj Venjaramoodu in a prominent role and he will be seen as a vehicle inspector. The technical crew of this film includes Ranadive for wielding the camera and Sushin Shyam to compose the tunes.
- 7/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be a family entertainer, the film will be scripted by debutants Bibin Mohan and Aneesh Hameed.Digital NativeDirector Ajai Vasudev and megastar Mamoootty share a good rapport having worked together in two films before. And now, they are set to team up for the third time. Touted to be a family entertainer, the film will be scripted by debutants Bibin Mohan and Aneesh Hameed. Joby George will be bankrolling the venture under his banner Goodwill Entertainment. This untitled film’s muhurat is slated to happen on July 16 with plans to begin the shooting in August. We can expect an official announcement regarding the rest of the star cast and crew soon. Mammootty first worked with Ajai Vasudev in Rajadhi Raja that released in 2014. The film was written by Udayakrishna and Siby K Thomas. Raai Laxmi played the female lead in this film with Joy Mathew, Siddique, Mukesh Khanna,...
- 6/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is a romantic comedy with Gokul Suresh, Anusree and Prayaga Martin in the lead. Digital NativeTovino Thomas released the first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Ulta. The colorful poster features the film’s lead actors of the film Gokul Suresh, Anusree, Prayaga Martin and Ramesh Pisharody. The film also has Renji Panicker, Shanthi Krishna, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Siddique and Kpac Lalitha in supporting roles. Ulta is directed by popular scriptwriter Suresh Poduval, who is making his directorial debut with this film. Gopi Sundar and Sudarsan are composing music for this film with Prakash Velayudhan cranking the camera and Shameer Muhammed in charge of editing. The film is produced by Dr Subash Cipy under the production banner Cipy Creative Works Pvt. Ltd. According to reports, Ulta is touted to be a romantic comedy that revolves around the characters of Gokul Suresh, Anusree and Prayaga Martin. Apparently, Anusree and...
- 6/7/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Sachy, will see Biju Menon as Ayyappan and Prithviraj as Koshy.Digital NativeActor Prithviraj, who is already busy with Brother’s Day and Driving License, has signed another film in Malayalam. To be directed by Sachy, this film will go on the floor in August this year. According to the actor, the film titled Ayyapanum Koshyum will be based on an interesting concept. In an earlier interview to the Times of India, director Sachy said, “We are trying to experiment with a new genre in this film, which is a battle of egos between two personalities – Koshy and Ayyappan. Biju Menon plays the role of Ayyappan Nair, who is a police constable posted in a remote village in Attapadi and has only a few more years left to be retired. Prithviraj’s character Koshy Kurian retired after serving in the military as havildar for 17 years. How...
- 6/5/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodJayaram is currently busy acting in 'My Great Grandfather' and 'Marconi Mathai' besides a host of other projects. Digital NativeIt would seem the season when experienced actors in the Malayalam film industry are turning filmmakers. Recently, Prithviraj Sukumaran made his directorial debut, and then Mohanlal announced his decision to make a film, as did actor Kalabhavan Shajohn who is already shooting his first feature. That’s when a report came that actor Jayaram too would be directing a Malayalam movie, one that will not be a commercial entertainer but something movie lovers would like to watch. The actor has however clarified that he is no hurry to venture into filmmaking, and would first finish his acting assignments. In an interview to The Times of India, Jayaram said, “I did express an interest in direction but right now I am busy with my acting projects. Maybe when I am done with the commitments,...
- 6/1/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, with Prithviraj playing the male lead, will mark the directorial debut of actor Kalabhavan Shajohn.Digital NativeTamil actor Prasanna, well known for his roles in the Tamil films 5 Star, Anjathey and Achamundu Achamundu, is all set to make his debut in the Malayalam film industry. The actor has been expanding his horizons and has bagged a role in the Prithviraj starrer Big Brother and it is a pivotal role, we hear. One of the most anticipated films of the year, Brother’s Day will mark the directorial debut of actor Kalabhavan Shajohn. The team has recently returned from Greece after wrapping up a schedule there. Listin Stephen is bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. There are four female leads in the film -- Miya, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin and Aima Sebastian. Recently, the first look poster of the film,...
- 5/25/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Kalabhavan Shajohn will be making his directorial debut with 'Brother’s Day'.Digital NativeOne of the most anticipated films of the year is Prithviraj starrer Brother’s Day, directed by actor Kalabhavan Shajohn. Recently, the first look poster of this film, featuring Prithviraj, was released online. In the poster, the star is seen sporting a beard, a pair of sunglasses and leaning on a Royal Enfield bike with a smile on his face. Reports are that the film will be a complete commercial entertainer. Kalabhavan Shajohn will be making his directorial debut with Brother’s Day. The team has returned from Greece after wrapping up a schedule there. Listin Stephen will be bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. Miya, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin and Aima Sebastian have been roped in to play the female leads in this film. Pritvhi, who...
- 5/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will mark the directorial debut of actor Kalabhavan Shajohn.Digital NativeActor Kalabhavan Shajohn is making his directorial debut with Brother’s Day, a film that will have Prithviraj Sukumaran playing the lead role. The team has returned from Greece where they wrapped up a schedule recently. On his return, Prithviraj is seen sporting a bearded look which is probably for his get-up in the film. Listin Stephen will be bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. Miya, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin and Aima Sebastian have been roped in to play the female leads in this film. Reports are that Prithviraj will be working on Brother’s Day and Driving License simultaneously and both the films will be out at the theatres this year. Driving License will be helmed by Jean Paul Lal. It is learnt that Prithviraj plays a car-crazy superstar.
- 5/6/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodSources in the know say that the film may be directed by Ajai Vasudev, who has earlier directed Mammootty’s ‘Masterpiece’.Digital NativeOne of the top production houses in the Malayalam film industry Goodwill Entertainments is all set to bankroll three projects this year and an announcement in this regard will be made on Easter, April 21. Reports are that the Malayalam mega star Mammootty will be cast in one of the projects as he has collaborated with the production house in the past and shares a good rapport with them. Sources in the know say that the film may be directed by Ajai Vasudev. However, an official announcement regarding this has not yet come. Ajai Vasudev has earlier directed Mammootty’s Masterpiece. While Mammootty played cop in this action thriller, Unni Mukundan, Mukesh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Poonam Bajwa, Gokul Suresh, Maqbool Salmaan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Mahima Nambiar, Lena, Megha Mathew, Santhosh Pandit...
- 4/2/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Film reviewMohanlal is all mass but the film lacks a strong script and depends too much on stylized shots and background music to do the job. Sowmya RajendranLucifer/FacebookAfter acting in over a 100 films and trying his hand in production, Prithviraj makes his directorial debut with Lucifer, a nearly three-hour-long saga which is a thinly disguised fanboy tribute to Mohanlal. It's no secret that Prithviraj is among the most ambitious stars in the Malayalam film industry - he aims big and you can see it all over Lucifer. It wasn't enough that he had Mohanlal on board, there's also Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Vivek Oberoi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Shaun Romy, Saniya Iyappan, Sai Kumar, Kalabhavan Shajohn, and of course, himself. It wasn't enough that the film, which is primarily about Kerala politics, is shot in Kerala - it has to begin and end in another continent. And it wasn't enough to...
- 3/28/2019
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will release on March 28.Tnm StaffThe trailer for Prithviraj's first directorial Lucifer was released at 9 pm on Wednesday. The film stars Mohanlal and Manju Warrier in lead roles, apart from a host of other stars including Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, Vivek Oberoi, Kalabhavan Shajohn and others. The trailer begins with Mohanlal's voice-over narrating a story about a highly valued political leader and a tale of betrayal which leads to his death. Manju Warrier appears to be the politician's daughter. Mohanlal as Stephen Nedumpally is the crafty politician who replaces the leader. Vivek Oberoi seems to be the antagonist and he can be heard making an offer to Stephen to smuggle drugs into the state. The whole trailer is rich in Biblical allusions. Tovino Thomas is seen as a suave young man who also tries his hand at politics. The trailer has become an instant hit, building up adequate suspense and intrigue among viewers.
- 3/20/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodAishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin, Aima Rosmy Sebastian and Miya George will act in the movie to be directed by Kalabhavan Shajohn. Digital NativeActor Prithviraj Sukumaran is done with the shooting of his maiden directorial Lucifer and the film is gearing up for release on the 28th of this month. The star has now shifted his focus to acting again and is joining the sets of his upcoming film Brother’s Day. The project commenced recently with much fanfare. A lot of celebs from the Malayalam film industry attended the event to wish the team luck. The film will have four heroines - Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin, Aima Rosmy Sebastian and Miya George – in the cast. Prithviraj has earlier worked with Miya in a couple of films but it will be his first time sharing screen space with the other three actors. Brothers Day is touted to be a commercial film with massy elements.
- 3/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be a commercial entertainer, Brother’s Day will be launched at the St Antony’s Shrine, Kaloor in Kochi. Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Kalabhavan Shajohn is all set to make his directorial debut with Brother’s Day, a Malayalam movie that will have Prithviraj Sukumaran playing the lead role. The project was announced some time ago and it is now all set to be launched today. Touted to be a commercial entertainer, Brother’s Day will be launched at the St Antony’s Shrine, Kaloor in Kochi. Listin Stephen will be bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. Reports are that Kalabhavan Shajohn had approached Prithviraj a couple of years ago with this impressive script and wanted to know who would be the right choice to wield the megaphone for it. And on Prithviraj’s suggestion he decided to helm the project himself.
- 3/9/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Tollywood'2.O' has collected over Rs 600 crores in its 12-day run at the theatres.Digital NativeThe Rajinikanth starrer 2.O released to packed houses on November 29 in three languages – Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The film took a grand opening and is having a good run at the box office. According to the production house, 2.O has collected over Rs 600 crores in its 12-day run at the theatres. While the Tamil and Hindi versions are a smash hit, the Telugu version is yet to surpass the collections of the Ram Charan Teja starrer Rangasthalam which released earlier this year. According to trade reports, the film has collected Rs 94 crore in Andhra and Telangana states and in the Nizam area it collected Rs 28.75 crore. 2.O is yet to reach this figures, state sources in the trade. Written and directed by Shankar, the film stars Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson as the lead pair...
- 12/13/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film has given Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Shajohn a good debut as well.Digital NativeShankar's science-fiction extravaganza, 2.0, has set the cash registers on fire as it has grossed over Rs 500 crore worldwide as it completes its first week of run in cinemas. Produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under his banner Lyca Productions, 2.0 was made on a massive budget of Rs 543 crores. It is the most expensive film to be made in India till date. The film's high budget has resulted in it opening to packed houses worldwide on November 29 and in Kerala alone it was screened in 458 screens. In addition to having broken box-office records, 2.0 is doing exceptionally well at the theatres with good reviews as well. Written and directed by Shankar, the film stars Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson as the lead pair with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar playing the baddie. Those in the supporting roles include Sudhanshu Pandey, Adil Hussain,...
- 12/6/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodPrior to the film's release, theatres in Chennai like Sathyam cinemas, Gk cinemas, and Rohini Silver Screens had equipped a few of their screens to give the audience "the complete experience."Digital NativeDigital NativeShankar directorial 2.0 released to packed houses on Thursday, November 29, worldwide. The film is a technical marvel like all of Shankar’s previous ventures but 2.0 is one step ahead of the others as the director had introduced a new sound format called 4D Srl. Wondering what it is? Well, Srl is the abbreviation for Shankar, Resul, Lyca! During the film's teaser launch, Shankar was quoted as saying, “When I created the story of 2.0, just like the 3D effect bringing out the best visuals, I wanted to get the best possible sound for my film. So we have created a new format called 4D Srl.” While exploring what 4D is, sources tell Tnm, "In the regular 3D sound technology...
- 11/30/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodWhile Rajinikanth is fun to watch as 'Chitti' once again, Akshay Kumar's villain is a let-down.Sowmya RajendranIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's...Pakshirajan! Shankar's 2.0 , the sequel to Enthiran, is larger in scale and ambition from the first film. It feels like Shankar is making a statement - yes, we can combine our local 'Vada pochey' jokes with visual effects that can compete with international films. It's an ambitious project whichever way you want to look at it. This is a Rajinikanth film without an introduction scene or song. This is also a Rajinikanth film where the 67-year-old actor sports a flaming red tuft of hair and incredibly manages to own it yet again. There's a lot riding on the film and you can see the kind of effort that has gone into it, but one suspects that this could also prove to be its undoing. If the...
- 11/29/2018
- by Anna
- The News Minute
KollywoodAlphonse revealed that he would see every film of director Shankar first day first show.Digital NativeDirector Alphonse Putheran of Neram and Premam fame revealed that he had the opportunity to meet the ace director Shankar recently and was happy about it. A self-professed fan of Shankar, Alphonse Putheran revealed that he would see every film of the director first day first show. He said when Shankar’s debut movie Gentleman hit the marquee, his father took him for the first day first show and since then he has been watching every one of his films on the first day. The only movie that he had missed out was I as he was busy with his own directorial venture, Alphonse Putheran said. Director Shankar’s magnum opus 2.O, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is all set for release on November 29th. It is easily one of the most anticipated...
- 11/26/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor also tweeted a behind the scenes video of him preparing for his role.Digital NativeBehind the scenes video of Akshay Kumar putting on make up for his role in 2.0 is going viral online. From the video and the posters of the star released so far, it is evident that he will be seen in a different and all-new look. In a series of posts on Twitter, Akshay Kumar wrote, “My look in #2Point0 is nothing short of a technological wonder! Watch to know how it was brought to life.” He also pointed out that, “For an actor who never puts makeup, 2.0 was a different story altogether. To get this look right, I think I must’ve taken longer than the female lead #2Point0.” My look in #2Point0 is nothing short of a technological wonder! Watch to know how it was brought to life.@2Point0Movie @shankarshanmugh @DharmaMovies @LycaProductions #2Point0FromNov29 pic.
- 11/18/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodMahesh Babu is set on having a film with big star value to be its first and feels that 2.0 would be the right option.Digital NativeMahesh Babu in association with Asian Cinemas will soon be inaugurating their multiplex in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. There were huge expectations that Amb Cinemas would be inaugurated on Diwali with Aamir Khan’s Thugs of Hindostan to be the first film to be screened there. Mahesh Babu had plans to invite Aamir Khan to inaugurate the multiplex as well. But things did not work out favourably as the star was busy with his movie promos. All eyes are now on when the multiplex would be inaugurated and what would be the first movie to be screened. According to reports, Rajinikanth’s magnum opus 2.O may be Amb Cinemas first film! Sources say that Mahesh Babu is set on having a film with big star value to...
- 11/13/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodWhile the rights of the film will remain with Lyca Productions, Nvr Cinemas will be distributing it on a commission basis.Digital NativeDigital NativeNV Prasad’s Nvr Cinemas will be distributing the much-awaited magnum opus 2.0 in the two Telugu-speaking states - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. While the rights of the film will remain with Lyca Productions, Nvr Cinemas will be distributing it on a commission basis, we hear from trade sources. The Hindi version of the film will be distributed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and AA Films. The film, which is the sequel to the hit 2010 film Endhiran/Robo, is gearing up for a massive release on November 29. 2.0 will be released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Directed by S Shankar, the film is produced by A Subashkaran’s Lyca Productions on a budget of over Rs 400 crores. The trailer launch of the movie happened in a grand...
- 11/9/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodRajnikanth's '2.0' will release on November 29. It also stars Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson.Tnm StaffYouTube ScreengrabThe trailer for the much awaited 2.0 was released on Saturday, amidst much fanfare, at a launch event at Chennai’s Sathyam Cinemas. The film was shot in 3D. The trailer was shown at the launch event in 3D, along with 4D sound technology. Birds are seen flying, and as the trailer shows us how we are slaves to technology, it quickly turns dystopic. Phones are snatched out of people’s hands, including Dr Vaseegaran’s. As mobiles phones disappear from the entire city into the air, chaos ensues. A big bird is seen flying over, covering the city in its shadows and destroying property. We are then introduced to Akshay Kumar, an evil force of mobile phones, calling each mobile phone owner, a murderer. When a man wakes up to realise that his...
- 11/3/2018
- by Haripriya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe makers appear to have a strange sense of what comedy is, making it look like fun when a villainous man takes advantage of innocent people.CrisIt appears like Kunchacko Boban’s movie choosing device has gone faulty. He has managed to pick yet another one that’s not going to work for him. You can’t really judge a movie by its name, so you might forgive the makers for naming a film Johny Johny Yes Appa, after a good old nursery rhyme. You might find a connection too. That little rhyme was about Johny caught stealing sugar and lying about it. The Johny in the movie is however nearly never caught. He starts the habit as an eight-year-old – stealing, provoking his elder brother to steal, lying about it and then feeling happy when the brother has to take all the blame. It is actually made to appear “cute...
- 10/26/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe trailer launch event will happen at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai.Digital NativeThe trailer of Shankar's magnum opus, 2.0, starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, is likely to be released on November 3. The teaser of this film, that released a few weeks ago, has upped the expectation levels for the trailer. According to sources, the trailer launch event will happen at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai and what makes it even more special is the fact that it will be released in the 4D sound technology for the first time ever. 2.0 is easily one of the most anticipated films as it happens to be the sequel to the 2010 release Endhiran. Directed by Shankar, the film stars Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson as the lead pair with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar playing the baddie. Those in the supporting roles include Sudhanshu Pandey, Adil Hussain, Kalabhavan Shajohn, and Riyaz Khan. Produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under his banner Lyca Productions,...
- 10/25/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThese two songs give us a fair idea of what's in store in the film.Tnm StaffTwo lyrics videos from Shakar’s most awaited sequel, 2.0, were released on Friday. The songs ‘Endhira logathu sundariye’ and ‘Rajaali’ have been composed by Ar Rahman who also worked on the 2010 prequel, Enthiran. It is possible for one to arrive at the film's plot with the help of its jukebox and these two songs give us a fair idea of what's in store. While ‘Endhira logathu sundariye’ can be compared to ‘Irumbile oru irudhaiyam’ from Enthiran, ‘Raajali’ has a very ‘Boom boom robo da’ sound to it. Both the songs’ lyrics have been penned by Madhan Karky. ‘Raajali’ has been sung by Blaaze, Arjun Chandy and Sid Sriram while the other has Sid Sriram and Shashaa Tirupati crooning the lines. Here We Go! #EndhiraLogathuSundariye - https://t.co/qMhGVyzBwM Beauty in an #MagnumOpus.. Enjoy...
- 10/21/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe teaser suggests that Chitti will be put together again to fight a new evil, and the VFX looks great.Tnm StaffYoutube ScreengrabFor those waiting with bated breath, the teaser of director Shankar’s most awaited 2.0 is now out. The makers had announced a few days ago that the teaser would be released on Thursday in both 3D and 2D. The teaser begins with birds flying and quickly turns dystopic with cellphones being snatched away from people and flying away. These cell phones metamorphose into different forms, sometimes taking the shape of a giant bird. There are robotic versions of both Amy Jackson and Rajinikanth. It appears that Chitti, the robot who was dismantled in the first part, is put together again by Vaseegaran to fight the evil. We also see Chitti's characteristic smirk which is a carryover from the first film. The VFX work looks mind-blowing and Akshay Kumar looks like a menacing villain.
- 9/13/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe poster reveals Rajinikanth's look in the film.Tnm StaffYoutube ScreengrabThe wait is over and Petta is the name of Rajinikanth’s next with Karthik Subbaraj. The makers on Friday released the title and motion poster of the film to high expectations. Thalaivar 165 is #Petta Click here to watch the Motion Poster of #Petta : https://t.co/2YkjN4PYcs @rajinikanth @karthiksubbaraj @anirudhofficial #VijaySethupathi @trishtrashers @SimranbaggaOffc @Nawazuddin_S @DOP_Tirru@sureshsrajan @PeterHeinOffl — Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) September 7, 2018 The motion poster has Rajinikanth entering a church holding a candelabra with lit candles amidst flying papers and broken pews. Rajinikanth is seen wearing shades and a scarf, sporting a much shorter beard. Ever since young director Karthik Subbaraj announced that he’ll be collaborating with Rajinikanth in his next, all eyes have been on the project. The film’s cast has been revealed one after the other and includes big names from the industry.
- 9/7/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe teaser will be out in 3D.Tnm StaffMuch to the excitement of Rajinikanth and Enthiran fans, Shankar’s 2.0 team has made the announcement that the film’s 3D teaser will be out on September 13. A new poster featuring a giant bird’s claw shattering glass has also been released along with this announcement. Prepare for #2point0 Experience the teaser in 3D from 13th September pic.twitter.com/RBpd3izwLQ — 2.0 (@2Point0movie) September 7, 2018 The makers had announced in July that the long delayed film with the Superstar and Akshay Kumar in the lead would hit the screens on November 29 this year. While the shooting had reportedly concluded in October last year, there was a delay on account of post production work. Over 15 studios from across the globe are simultaneously working on different portions of the film. With Great Pride and Immense Excitement announcing the release date of our #MagnumOpus #2Point0 - November 29Th,...
- 9/7/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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